As all eyes turn to Rhode Island this summer, let's ensure that America's first offshore wind project is not a one-off novelty, but rather the launch of a new American energy and manufacturing revolution.

Fourth direct current grid link now in commercial operation
Transmission capacity of 690 MW enough to supply nearly 900,000 German households
Further milestone achieved for the German government's offshore development targets
Four Siemens platforms with total of 2.9 GW transmission capacity linked to the grid